In this section I will try to answer the most common questions, asked by patients during consultations, by phone or e-mail. I hope, that this will clarify many doubts and limit the duplication of the same answers. The section will be constantly developed with new incoming questions, and I will do my best to ensure that none of them remain unanswered.
What is the operation to remove varicose veins of the lower limb??
If we are dealing with a fully developed varicose disease, with ineffective saphenous vein, then we prefer classic surgery. It involves making an incision in the skin in the groin and above the medial ankle and subcutaneously removing the entire diseased vessel.. Remaining small varicose veins are removed through small incisions or obliterated.
How quickly should an inguinal hernia be repaired??
In surgery it is accepted, that the diagnosis of a hernia is tantamount to an indication for urgent surgical treatment. We cannot predict whether and when a hernia may become complicated, therefore, the operation should not be delayed. Apart from that, the smaller the hernia, the simpler the surgery and the faster the return to full fitness.
Is summer a contraindication to laser removal of facial moles??
Any skin lesion, dermatitis eligible for laser ablation can be removed at any time of the year. However, as a result of healing, fresh epidermis is formed, which is quite sensitive to UV radiation. Exposure to sunlight may result in permanent discoloration of the scar. Therefore, I recommend removing lesions on exposed body parts outside the summer months. However, if it is necessary to perform the procedure in the summer, the epidermis should be protected from the sun for a month with a dressing, cream with a strong UV filter, etc.
How soon after diagnosis of warts should they be removed??
Warts are a viral, infectious skin disease. In connection with, Postponing the procedure is associated with an increase in existing lesions, risk of spreading the disease to subsequent locations, infecting other people and a greater likelihood of warts returning after the procedure. Thus, the sooner we decide to remove them, the faster we will recover and avoid the consequences of the disease.
Is the removal of pearly penile papules with a CO laser?<sub>2</sub> affects sexual performance?
Pearl papules are an epidermal lesion, so the treatment itself is superficial. Sexual abstinence is recommended for approx. 10 days, that is, until it heals. Removal of lumps does not have any negative impact on sexual function and sensory perception.
What is laser wart removal??
Common warts are a viral skin infection. So far, there are no pharmacological methods available for treating warts, and the only option is to remove them mechanically. Among the available methods, the CO laser is the most effective2. It removes wart lesions using ablation, it destroys the virus and at the same time coagulates small vessels. It is extremely precise and does not damage the surrounding tissues. The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, and the effect is small, non-bleeding wounds, which take several weeks to heal under the scab.
Is CO laser treatment?<sub>2 </sub>requires anesthesia?
Typically, the procedures are performed under local infiltration anesthesia. This requires pricking with a thin needle to administer a small amount of anesthetic. Minor treatments (removal of fibroids, flat warts, rubiniacs etc.) can be performed without anesthesia.
How long does it take to heal after removing penile milia??
Like, that milia are a subcutaneous lesion, the skin over the removed lesions must heal. This process takes approx 2 weeks and it is "healing under the scab". It is not necessary to use any specialized ointments for this purpose. Special attention to hygiene is required.
At what time intervals can subsequent stages of laser removal of penile milia be performed??
With a large number of milia and their extensive distribution, the procedure is usually divided into 2-3 stages. In order not to cause fresh wounds to bleed during the next procedure, I suggest, to take place after the effects of the previous treatment have healed, so what 2-3 weeks.
Is it safe to remove skin tags??
Removing moles does not carry any risk. On the contrary, leaving marks, especially the so-called. suspicious, it can cause dramatic consequences in the form of skin cancer. A properly removed mole does not grow back and cannot cause neoplastic changes.
What preparation is required for consultation with a proctologist?
No special preparation is required for the first visit. Just have a bowel movement, so that the rectal ampulla is empty, which enables basic proctological examination and anoscopy. If there is a need to extend the diagnostics to include proctoscopy, the patient will be informed about the necessary preparation.
Are Hemoron treatments painful??
Hemoron is the most comfortable known method of treating hemorrhoids. During the procedure, the parameters of the device are individually adjusted to each patient, and even to each hemorrhoid, so that the patient does not feel any pain. Immediately after the procedure, it is not necessary to use any painkillers and the patient is fully functional, able to engage in normal activities.
How to prepare for hemorrhoid removal with the Hemoron device?
The preparation is not complicated. In connection with, that hemorrhoids are only a few cm deep, there is no need to cleanse the entire intestine before the procedure. In most cases, a single rectal enema is sufficient (ready-made Enema and Rectanal preparations; available in pharmacies without a prescription) already 2-3 hours before the planned procedure.
How to prepare for hemorrhoid rubber banding using the Barron's method?
We recommend an easily digestible diet the day before and on the day of the procedure, liquid. There are no restrictions on drinking drinks. Already 2-3 hours before the procedure of rubberizing varicose veins using the Barron's method, we perform a cleansing rectal enema (ready-made Enema and Rectanal preparations; available in pharmacies without a prescription).